The three-year pilot project removed criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, which was aimed at reducing the stigma around drug use.
Mayor Victor Smith told Global News on Thursday morning that he assessed some of the sites after crews were out all night monitoring the situation.
In Abbotsford, there are 371 properties under evacuation order on the Sumas Prairie, while more than 600 are on evacuation alert as of Thursday morning.
Environment Canada has issued advisories covering parts of the central and northern Interior, including a snowfall warning for the areas around Williams Lake.
The festival has faced challenges due to rising production costs, the elimination of federal funding, a reduction in provincial support and declining private sector investment.
‘We are bringing in more resources — those resources look like a wildlife vet that’s coming down to assist and some biologists to assist as well,’ Sgt. Jeff Tyre said.
RCMP said that on Remembrance Day, just before noon at No. 5 Road and Blundell Road, two drivers got out of their vehicles and had a physical altercation.
Thousands of people lined the area around Victory Square to pay their respects to people who have served and continue to serve Canada.
A Global News camera operator at the scene of the Universal Ostrich Farm said gunshots were first heard around 6 p.m. on Thursday.